50 Best Sandwich Shops in San Diego

“Wow, such great food and awesome service! Had the lobster roll and it was quality lobster and overflowing with actual meat. Everything was delicious.“

“this place was so good 😊 I did a review of it on my channel mike420kungfu other day 🐉“

“We were at the zoo and starving, left and came here then ate our food at the zoo. One of the best Philly Cheesesteaks i’ve ever had. All of the sandwiches looked like something I would love. Free parking lot. Cheap drinks and lots of snack options. The salads and take home goods all looked good too. No tables to eat at, but good food to takeout.“

“We met Jim on the day we found out about him generously donating the proceeds of a fundraiser for Brandon, the late owner of “The Friendly”. They had run out of the “fundraiser special” so I tried the Super Beef. Piled high with rare, tender roast beef on a toasted Sweet Onion bun, I was blown away. It’s so huge that I really should have only eaten half but I couldn’t - stop - eating! The taste of this delicious sandwich, along with the friendly demeanor of Jim and his assistant Asher, will have us coming back over and over!“

“Went for quick breakfast after a 10k run Thursday morning. The location is great - very colorful block close to the shore. The staff was very nice and friendly. There are 3 tables outside the restaurant, but otherwise it's mostly a takeout place. I had the salmon bagel blaster and the supreme protein smoothie. Both were delicious, especially the smoothie despite being loaded with whey powder. Total including tips and taxes came to around 35 bucks. The decor of the place is pretty nice too, and it's located right next to the Mexican Consulate.“

“Bale French Sandwich is a tiny shop tucked away in Mira Mesa Square serving quick Vietnamese dishes like banh mi, fried rice, egg rolls, and boba.

We enjoyed the charbroiled pork and lemongrass chicken banh mi - a great value at $6.25 each. The bread had a great crust: thin, very crisp, and flaky. The pickled carrot and daikon added nice texture and brightness, while the raw jalapeños brought the right amount of heat. The egg rolls were also a hit, with a peppery flavor and a crisp outer shell.

Note that this is a grab-and-go spot with a strictly business vibe. The service is efficient, so have your order ready. There is only one small table for snacking and two benches for waiting. They also offer extensive party tray options if you order in advance.

There is plenty of free parking, though the lot gets competitive on weekends due to the nearby Aldi and Lucky Seafood Market.“

“Ideally I would give this place a 4.7. I found the food I ordered (roma) to be quite tasty and enjoyable but I think the price point is a bit too high for what you get. Firstly this is a stand not a restaurant, and this sandwich price is more something I would expect at a sit-down restaurant. Secondly, there is no option for a separate pick up spot for online orders, which delays the process when you made a point to order prior to avoid the time in takes to stand in line for those who did not order. While this place is a stand, there are some outdoor tables and chairs to enjoy your lunch at.“

“Great food but terrible location in the middle of an industrial park. They need to move to a strip mall on a busy street to get more business“

“This is hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had! I had the Thin Man sandwich and it was loaded with filling. Friendly staff, great service, great location. Well worth a visit!“

“Best BLT on Soda Bread yummy and fresh vegetables.“

“Garden Grill House is a hidden gem in San Diego! They serve an amazing variety of sandwiches along with flavorful Mediterranean and Persian dishes that always hit the spot. There’s plenty of parking, which makes visiting super easy.

The outdoor patio is a great place to relax and enjoy a meal, and they also offer many types of hookahs, adding to the fun and laid-back vibe. On top of that, they host parties and birthdays, and their catering service is perfect if you want to share their delicious food at your own event.

Whether you’re stopping by for a casual hangout or planning something special, Garden Grill House is definitely worth checking out!“

“LOVE the sandwich. It was huge, definitely big enough to share. I was delighted to get to try a bottle of Butterscotch Rootbeer, as well. Highly recommend!!“

“Found this place at a farmer's market. Always went back when in town. A husband and wife team. They remember my Sandwich Everytime I visit. Love their creation/twist on a classic, Grilled cheese.“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“The best authentic Vietnamese"banh mi" in Southern California. I live in LA, but every time I travel to San Diego, Paris Bakery is always my first place to visit. They have a variety type of Banh mi with reasonable price, their tastes are always delicious.“

“Great food and very healthy and delicious salads! The focaccia bread is to die for!“

“The place is one of the best deli’s in San Diego and the sandwiches are huge! They are also friendly and have a clean store. Love San Carlos. But they are under new management and they have downsized their sandwiches and upped their prices so much that it is ridiculous. Not my favorite anymore.😩“

“Hands down the best place to get an awesome sandwich. Also now they carry GoldLok Supreme Vodka.“

“Awesome thanks and professional service staff“

“This place is one of the best if not THE BEST sandwich and variety of sandwiches ever! We come here A LOT, with my grandfathers dementia he goes to the same spots! I have loved every single one we get… def worth checking out“

“Meg up with some WFH Coworkers I haven’t seen in a while. Great place to grab a sandwich, sit in the patio and reconnect on a beautiful San Diego “Fall” day!“

“friendly people, service was great.“

“Great food, friendly, hard working staff!“

“Always delicious 😋! Always great service!“

“Awesome sandwiches and service!! We had Ike’s cater a tray of sandwiches for a co-worker’s retirement and they were a big hit! And the manager was super friendly and service was fast. Wish I had taken a photo of the nice tray they quickly put together but we were so hungry and quickly ate all the sandwiches. Everyone loved the fun names of the sandwiches too. I highly recommend!!“

“Great dinner meal. Great food and atmosphere. The staff is polite and friendly. Recommend eating here any chance you get. No entree is wrong choice.“

“i’m telling you the way that this lady made this sandwich with so much flavor and love. I will marry her. The sandwich was really good. The portion size for the price was amazing. You do not find these types of ma and Pa shops anymore and this one is phenomenal. I recommend everyone going and trying out their food because it was so good 10 out of 10!!!!!!!!“

“Delicious tortas…. Try them and see for yourself..“

“Truly a hidden gem. Very local spot. Affordable, great flavor, and the gentleman that owns it is the man. Highly recommend you check this place out.

Parking is tough because of the neighboring businesses, but definitely worth the slight inconvenience.“

“Amazing sandwiches we found to be the best in town“

“Hands down the best sub shop around! The staff is so friendly! I highly recommend this place. Plus the food is really good!“

“The owners and the people working here make it the best Jersey Mike’s around!“

“I really appreciate how easy it was to place my order online, and having a delicious burrito for breakfast that I can pick up on my way to the office was really great. The portion was hearty and the bacon breakfast burrito was a really great start to my morning.“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“No trip to San Diego is complete without a trip to Submarina, I love this sub shop. the guy that runs it is so great and always a pleasure to talk to. keep up the great work guys 🙂“

“Omg, this place was amazing, from my hubbys favorite the tub of tuna, sons the beef dip and mine the Turknado. They all are super delish. The worker was super friendly and helpful. Be back for sure next time we're in town.“

“great quality at a good price“

“todo ;lo que ordenes esta delicioso sabroso y fresco la gente es maravillosa junto con los encargados te invito a que pruebes🥰“

“Catering boxes were excellent. An absolute pleasure dealing with this co. Reliable delivery too“

“I haven't had a pastrami sandwich in decades, so today I thought I'd have one here. It comes to you nicely hot dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo &mustard. Its quality pastrami and the bread is delicious. First time here but I'll definitely be back to try other sandwiches. Got my eye on the roast beef to order next.“

“Even their simplest of sandwiches are great. I wish they had after work hours.“

“Ike's was just a random find on UberEats, looking for something new and nice while staying here in San Diego; oh boy... they didn't disappoint!

I ordered the Menage A Trois and the Matt Cain sandwichs, and they were both quite nice. They both were ordered with Dutch crunch bread, lettuce, red onion, and tomato.

Both sandwiches meat's were tender and well flavoured, they arrived hot and well wrapped. Truly nothing to complain about, they were both fantastic tasting and the texture beats a lot of other sandwich shops out there.

Be warned, they are quite filling and dense sandwichs, just one was enough to satisfy.

Our server Tessa prepared the rolls wonderfully and the packer Leila ensured they arrived safe and sound.

Would definitely recommend and will eat here again.“

“Love that they use all the authentic ingredients in a Philly Cheesesteak“

“It so tasty mango 🥭 beer 🍺 ever!!!“

“We tried the Fruit Sando! It was very good- and very generous on the cream. Fruit tasted fresh and bread was okay. Display was nice as well. Next time I’ll have to try some of their savory options but all and all a very easy and pleasing experience. $11 was a little steep and maybe around $8 i’d come more often and they could consider catering at that price. But still good stuff! Thank you“

“Pretty good wiches ngl. I gave SDSU a visit, and their website told me that Starbucks, Chipotle, and more places would be open. I came to find Which Wich to be the only open place. I went in and ordered their chocolate iced drink (don't remember the name), and their Chicken Parmesean sandwich. Delicious sandwich. As a matter of fact, that might just be the most delicious chicken parmesan I've ever had. Definitely will be back. Only giving four stars because it took a bit of time for them to prepare my order (about 8-10 minutes) and that's shocking because I was the only one there.“

“Loved their sandwiches. service and the cookies are to die for!!!“

“great quality at a good price“

“FYI…description for Philly cheesesteak reflects turkey sandwich on website site so I mistakenly ordered Philly but wanted the turkey. I normally wouldn’t order the Philly but it was yummy. Definitely recommend and look forward to trying the turkey next time.“

“They simply don’t make them like this shop anymore. It was exactly what I wanted- a fairly priced small family owned bodega-style shop. I got the breakfast croissant with egg bacon and cheese. So good and $6.99. Skip Starbucks and get yourself some good sandwiches that don’t break the bank while also supporting a small business. Will definitely be back!“